Brandon Davis’ Doctoral Journey
“The first job I had out of college was working for a foster care agency. I became really interested in how things get tangled up in bureaucracy, and that got me interested in social policy and public policy,” says Brandon Davis. Davis, who studied psychology and sociology as an undergraduate, went on to get a … Continued
UNCF & Koch Scholars Program
Since 2014, the Charles Koch Foundation has partnered with the United Negro College Fund and Koch Industries to support students interested in studying entrepreneurship and developing their own unique talents. Supported by a $25 million gift from the Charles Koch Foundation and Koch Industries, the UNCF/Koch Scholars Program offers African-American students financial assistance, academic and business mentoring, and networking … Continued
SkillsUSA: Educating the Next Generation of Inventors
What qualifies as a good education? The answer depends on the person—his or her unique talents, interests, and experiences. The Charles Koch Foundation supports educational programs that help students and parents find their own path to becoming the best people they can be. Many students find their passion by working with their hands as well … Continued
The Thurgood Marshall College Fund’s Center for Advancing Opportunity
Our Shared Vision People living in high-poverty areas with a dearth of good schools know all too well the challenges their communities face. But outside experts, however well intentioned, often ignore these local voices in their search for fixes. The Charles Koch Foundation’s partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is designed to redress … Continued
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy Launches New Center for Strategic Studies
The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University recently established the Center for Strategic Studies led by Professor Monica Duffy Toft. The new center will produce policy-relevant research on strategy, international politics, and U.S. foreign policy, with consideration for alternative approaches that are mindful of the complexities of international conflict. “I’m delighted to … Continued
Director of University Relations Dr. John Hardin’s Statement Regarding CKF’s Support of Scholars at Wake Forest University
Director of University Relations Dr. John Hardin’s Statement Regarding CKF’s Support of Scholars at Wake Forest University Wake Forest’s commitment to free inquiry and purposeful, holistic learning is one reason we’re proud to support Professor James Otteson, executive director of the Eudaimonia Institute, professor of economics, and Thomas W. Smith Presidential Chair in Business Ethics, … Continued
Chapman University Establishes Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy
Chapman University Establishes Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy Chapman University this week established the Smith Institute for Political Economy and Philosophy, a center dedicated to the exchange of ideas in economics and the humanities. The Smith Institute was named in honor of two gifted economists: Adam Smith, the 18th-century Scot who authored The Wealth … Continued
UNCF/Koch Scholars Program Applications Open
UNCF/Koch Scholars Program Applications Open UNCF has announced that applications for the UNCF/Koch Scholars program are now available. The program will support students interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, or economics as they explore how these fields can contribute to the well-being of individuals, communities, and society at large. The competitive program offers students a general scholarship … Continued